No-Fail Cranberry Kale Salad {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

No-Fail Cranberry Kale Salad! A delicious side to any holiday meal. This salad can be prepped before hand and still taste just as fresh.

If you’re undecided about kale salads or decided they aren’t for you, this salad will change all of that. Speaking as someone who didn’t grow up eating kale salads, this one has me totally converted. I crave it! There are a few things I’ve learned to make kale salads delicious.

Buying the right kind of kale: I very much prefer lacinato or Italian kale over the curly stuff.

How you cut the kale: Removing the ribs and, very very thinly slicing the kale makes all the difference.

The kind of dressing you use: A lemon or citrus dressing works best.

How you prepare the kale: Massage it!

Aside from those tips, this kale salad is extra delicious because of all the textures and flavors. I add chopped red cabbage, apples, carrots, almonds, and cranberries. The apples and cranberries make it festive!

Another thing I love about kale salads is how they hold up after they’re dressed. You can make this salad and serve it hours later and it will still be perfect, which is great if you’re bringing a dish to a holiday gathering.

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TerryDec 5, 2015

This salad is amazing! I have never eaten kale before and of course have heard horror stories as well as knowing how healthy it is, so I thought I’d give it a try. I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. In fact I had several requests to make it again the next day which I did. The only thing I changed the second time around is I omitted the onions. None of us are big onion fans and the red onion to me was overpowering. So thank you for a new delicious side dish that will be made frequently.
Terry

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